Bacterial Microcompartments Coupled with Extracellular Electron Transfer Drive the Anaerobic Utilization of Ethanolamine in Listeria monocytogenes
Zhe Zeng, Sjef Boeren, Varaang Bhandula, S.H. Light, Eddy J. Smid, Richard A. Notebaart, Tjakko Abee
Abstract
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen causing severe illness, and as such, it is crucial to understand the molecular mechanisms contributing to pathogenicity. One carbon source that allows L. monocytogenes to grow in humans is ethanolamine (EA), which is derived from phospholipids present in eukaryotic cell membranes.
Topics & Concepts
CatabolismListeria monocytogenesCofactorBiochemistryChemistryExtracellularCell biologyFlavin groupMutantNAD+ kinaseBioenergeticsBiologyMetabolismBacteriaMitochondrionEnzymeGeneGeneticsBiosensors and Analytical DetectionMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationEnterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research